Postdoc: Digital Health & Gait Analytics with Wearables

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCLA Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology (CASIT) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join an interdisciplinary team of engineers, clinicians, and industry partners. The role demands an MD or PhD in Biomedical Science or related fields and a strong track record in clinical research coordination, human motion analysis, and peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities include leading innovative clinical studies in digital health, coordinating research

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Biomedical Science, Kinesiology, Movement Science, Occupational Therapy, or related field.
• Experience in clinical research coordination and operations.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support innovative clinical studies in digital health.
• Oversee and coordinate clinical research operations, including regulatory compliance and participant engagement.
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets from wearable devices, sensors, and clinical assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, engineers, and researchers.
• Mentor students and junior research staff.
• Assist in developing research protocols and managing project timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Human motion analysis

Gait assessment

Scientific publishing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MD/PhD in Biomedical Science or related field

Job description

The UCLA Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology (CASIT) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join an interdisciplinary team of engineers, clinicians, and industry partners. The role demands an MD or PhD in Biomedical Science or related fields and a strong track record in clinical research coordination, human motion analysis, and peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities include leading innovative clinical studies in digital health, coordinating research